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AllGen Computers
5440 Babcock Rd #121, San Antonio, TX 78240, United States
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La
Review №1

Absolutely great little place, super knowledgeable friendly staff. They’ve got a great selection of pretty hard to find stuff.

Gr
Review №2

Sent an email, received a response back within 30 minutes answering my questions. Went in to drop off my job request. Representative was very nice and adv me of price and an estimate of when job would be completed. Technician who worked on my product adv would up date me on the job. Called me at specified time saying job was completed and could come pick up. Paid and left. Job was completed above my expectations. Also, they did more for less on what I was quoted by competitors.

Ri
Review №3

Have used these guys over many years and cannot say enough good about them. In the age of buying everything online, which can be very disastrous, its nice to have a family owned brick and mortar shop to patronize my business with and to have local support. Theyre a prime example of local entrepreneurship done right.

De
Review №4

I love these folks! Randy, Kevin and David are always very helpful, professional, kind and fast. They have kept my 12 year old Toshiba Monster laptop (2 hard drives) running like a striped snake. A big box store (unnamed) Got me once, it took forever and it still wasn’t right. Never again! And Allgen is not that expensive plus you get what you pay for! Thanks again guys. Deb

Co
Review №5

Ive been shopping at Allgen since 2004 and the staff here is incredible. And also the fact that they have the best inventory of used equipment in the city, makes it worth the trip over here for any parts or systems that we need. Their service department is excellent and ethical. The sales team knows their stuff and are not a bunch of dimwits pushing parts that arent compatible.

Ra
Review №6

Great selection of used computers and parts. Great customer service and reasonable prices

pi
Review №7

Lovely place. They were pretty cleaned out on parts when we went, but everything they had was reasonably priced.

Se
Review №8

AllGen was really great! I didn’t realize that there was a computer store in the plaza off Babcock and Hamilton Wolfe but, the store was really great and complying with safety measures due to COVID-19 with curbside service. I gave them a call before coming by the store and the staff on the phone prepared some items for me to possibly purchase. A worker named Kevin (or Gavin) helped to find me a few used keyboards that I was looking for and the staff inside cleaned the keyboards nicely before handing them to me. I ended up buying two keyboards for a good price. Great local business! I plan on going to the store again.

Je
Review №9

Great experience and customer service! I had a list of computer requirements I needed to start working from home and they met them all for a much better value than the big box stores. Also happy to support a local business. Thanks for your help today, Randy!

Ry
Review №10

After spending 4hrs driving around looking for quality laptops at a budget price I stumbled onto AllGen. Not only did they have what I needed, their customer service was beyond compare. I parked in front of their store preparing to go in until I saw curbside service only signs. I pull up the website to see if they had what I wanted, and before I could get to the home page, one of their employees came out to my vehicle to see if they could help me, without even being asked! He ran in and out a half dozen times answering questions and finding solutions and even made improvements to a used laptop! I purchased two laptops that I couldnt be happier with. I will definitely drive the extra couple mins to support these guys in the future. Ignore your big box stores. Support local small business and buy your computers, parts, and accessories here at AllGen.

jo
Review №11

Outstanding service. Thanks for helping when my laptop got that black screen of death. The cost was outstanding compared to quotes I got from two other places. Communications was outstanding. Thank you for supporting the community and another Veteran.

Jo
Review №12

Do not, I repeat, do not sell your pcs here. Especially if they are quality pcs. Just tried to sell mine here and the power supply stopped working somehow. Got home my pc turned on just fine like it did before I went there. Not only that, my pc has top of the line parts in it, and they offered 480 for them... My cpu blows that price out of the water alone. I dont know about what they sell, and I dont care. A store thats this dishonest shouldnt even be on the radar. Funny, I definitely remember asking you if the dust could be causing it to power cycle, and you said no. Lets just be honest, and admit you were using a faulty outlet. I was on the phone with someone who runs their own IT business, and he warned me about it. I honestly didnt expect him to be right. But if thats how you wanna play innocent, by all means. Everyone, you have been warned.

Ke
Review №13

Friendly staff, diagnose price is $50 which isnt bad. Family owned too!Edit: Repairs complete, on way home. They were friendly all the way through. Looking forward to returning to work tomorrow!

Mo
Review №14

What a hidden gem of a business! The wonderful folks who work there were so knowledgeable and helpful. I was purchasing my first ever laptop and had absolutely no idea of what was required to get up and running. They took care of everything and made sure I was going to be able to use the laptop. Not only was the service outstanding, but the prices are also very very competitive.I cannot recommend AllGen highly enough. If I could give a 100-star review, I would.

Cy
Review №15

Very pleased with the prices and customer service we received from Susan and Josh. Will definitely recommend. It was worth the drive from New Braunfels.

ch
Review №16

Great service, good pricing. Very helpful folks.

To
Review №17

Called, talked the sales person. Built me a good computer which I picked up the same day. Machine works great and perfect for what I need. About the same price as one of the big stores (probably a little cheaper), and supporting a local business. Comes with Warranty. Overall highly recommend

Ra
Review №18

I needed a computer that would do what I needed it to do for my business. I spoke to the staff and received all kinds of great feedback. These people know their stuff. I had a computer built to my needs in one day, and the price was perfect. I would highly recommend!!

wa
Review №19

Always willing to help and always a pleasant atomosphere...

Ch
Review №20

While friendly and had what I was looking for, they charged above MSRP.

Be
Review №21

I got great customer service from AllGen Computers - they offer quality service, fair prices, & they have integrity.

Je
Review №22

I accidentally broke the charging port on my computer and needed it fixed asap so I could meet a deadline for a class the following day and explained to him that it was an emergency and he was able to fix it the same day!

Gi
Review №23

Curbside service was what I experienced and couldnt look for what I needed. Had to go elsewhere.

Co
Review №24

What great people! They could not have been more helpful! I didnt really know what I needed, but they did. It was really easy to get a laptop and all the accessories and the software and they helped answer so many questions. I would highly recommend them for any computer purchase.

Al
Review №25

Excellent service and all parts that you need to repair or upgrade your pc

Ni
Review №26

A serious top tier computer service and sales company. I needed help with assembling computer fans to a motherboard, I initially thought I needed a 3 pin extension cord. I bought 3 cords, realized I needed 4 pins. I was asked to bring in my computer, they realized there were wires tucked away that attach the fan controller to the fans. They offered to refund the wires that I bought and said I didnt need the extension cords. All without paying for anything.

Am
Review №27

If I could give them 0 stars I would. My husband is a disabled vet and got a printer from Allgen computers and it started having problems within a few months. We took in in since it was under warranty, and was told to bring the printing cable and power cable. They called and said it needed a colored ink cartridge to be able to diagnose. Took them one when I went back on that side of town to only be told there was nothing wrong. They loaded printer in car since Covid and upon arriving home we realized the printer cable was gone. I called immediately and left a message. My husband is unable to use printer from the home computer with out cable. Also, they left me a message to say they we never brought the cable. I tried to use it wirelessly from my laptop, but it still has the same problem as before. Such a waste of time! Looks like I will just buy a new one else where. Enjoy your contract with the VA!

Jo
Review №28

Very good shop, helpful and knowledgeable

Je
Review №29

First time here. This place has everything you need for a computer. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a place to visit if you need anything computer related. Will definitely be back.

Ge
Review №30

Great place great prices

Al
Review №31

Always have everything I need and answers to any questions I got!

Ch
Review №32

Very knowledgeable and outstanding customer service! Variety of products and prices!

Et
Review №33

Great customer service. I had an unordinary repair needed on my external hard drive and David did everything he could to help get it done in a very timely manner. Genuine business

Ro
Review №34

I had my laptop and desktop looked at and it was a great experience. They advised me not to buy a new laptop and instead to upgrade just one part which made my laptop run extremely fast and saved me hundreds of dollars. They also gave me great deals and setup my desktop. Now both my desktop and laptop are lightning fast. These guys are awesome!!!

Sh
Review №35

This was the only place in town that had the ability to retrieve info out of my computer. I highly recommend them!

Pa
Review №36

Ive been an AllGen customer since 2000 from when they were still in their old location. Much of their team are the same great folks and all the new staff are superb in their know how, awesome in their customer service and products! If anyone goes anywhere else to get advice or to buy a computer in San Antonio, thats just plain silly.

Dr
Review №37

Really nice shop. It’s reassuring to see old-world family business values and high-end tech under the same roof.

Ke
Review №38

The folks at AllGen were fantastic. They took care of my problem, had all the parts I need available in store and installed them to make sure they worked. Would definitely recommend going to them for your computer needs.

Ka
Review №39

Awesome customer service and very knowledgeable

jo
Review №40

The owners and staff are super friendly and knowledgeably. I came by a couple times with questions about the installation of my wireless printer & a vm ware I was using for school and they just squared me away. Thank you very much.

Ro
Review №41

Very helpful staff that answered all my questions. Prices are definitely on the manageable end of the spectrum. I bought a refurbished laptop at a great price about six months ago and I have had no problems with it at all. I definitely recommend coming in and talking to them. Weather you need your existing computer fixed, looking for a new system or just an upgrade, Allgen is the place to go.

Sa
Review №42

Recently started using this place as a default for my computer hardware and accessorie needs. Surprising inventory of high performance gaming peripherals. They also do custom PC builds tailored to not just your needs but your budget too.Staff is also crazy knowledgeable so theyve done me a great justice over having to go to places like Best Buy or Altex where its like pulling teeth to get help. Highly recommended if you need a one off part or cable.

An
Review №43

So happy I have a local computer store nearby my house! The staff were friendly, and helped me find the exact cord I needed no problem.

Ma
Review №44

Wonderful experience... Bought my son his first gaming computer from here... sales staff was great! Brought in today to install a wifi card and Zach was amazingly helpful.

Ja
Review №45

I love this company! They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They can fix just about anything and their prices are excellent. I highly recommend Allgen to anyone needing a repair or a new or used laptop or computer!!

A1
Review №46

Really nice and helpful will be back if i need a part(:

Ph
Review №47

Just the waiting to be told your item is not worth anything it was a waste of my time they should have a method and more than one person to process your property they were old computers so I understand but one person stated one was a usuable one then you get another one saying its not an I have so many I really dislike that an I think it was lie but thats ok I didnt need them just heard of the place called an went in wont be back

Ke
Review №48

Good place to go to fix up the old or to replace it with an affordable PC

Ge
Review №49

I made them feel uncomfortable. They judged me by my appearance are were not very helpful or kind. It a really small though and they dont have much and what they do have can be bought cheaper elsewhere or online. Im sure they do a good job of fixing computers. I do as well. I just dont look too professional. Like a real nerd is supposed to look. Creepy, and possibly postal. thanks. You deserve better!

R
Review №50

Quick stop for computer parts, well stocked with selection and excellent service

Mi
Review №51

Superb customer service. I live in Florida but Im currently working in San Antonio. I just bought a new video card for my computer before realizing it required a separate power cable from the power supply which I couldnt find anywhere. I called Allgen and spoke with David who was extremely friendly. Although they didnt stock the specific cable I needed, he had some spare cables in the service department. He hooked it up, and used a voltage meter to make sure everything matched up. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Absolutely highly recommended for any computer needs! I shopped around their store for a few minutes and all of their prices seemed very reasonable!

Co
Review №52

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and good prices

Jo
Review №53

Helpful staff, good selection of computer parts, new and used pc builds and they buy your old pc.

So
Review №54

They are super helpful and honest! Highly recommend!

RN
Review №55

5 stars isnt nearly enough! Trevor and Josh went above and beyond to solve my PCs serious boot issues. They not only quickly found the exact problem that I and Micro Centers repair team could not, but they tested every component in my PC to ensure that there were no other underlying issues and did extensive benchmarking to ensure its stability. They even overclocked my GPU for a bit of extra performance. Theyre true enthusiasts that treated my PC like it was their own, and truly cared about getting the job done completely right rather than simply getting it done well enough. My PC now perfectly stable and smoother and quieter than ever. Allgen overall is such a great shop with a welcoming and personal feel that you just cant get from any big store. Their selection is curated with a lot of love and care. I cannot recommend them enough for any component and repair needs - theyre amazing! Thanks guys.

La
Review №56

50$ estimate fee is outrageous.

An
Review №57

Great customer service, brought in my vehicles idrive control unit to get soldered and was not disappointed. Its now working like new again, thanks again !

Gi
Review №58

If there was a way to give them negative stars I would.This operation does not know what they are doing. I dropped off my laptop for a Full Diagnostic even after I told them the keyboard was the only thing that wasnt working. When I went back to get it they told me nothing was wrong with it and they had to wipe out the passwords on it because obviously I had given them the wrong password. The password didnt work because the keyboard isnt working.So they had to order the keyboard and after 2 weeks I get it back and now they say the keyboard and the drive had to be replaced on a laptop that initially didnt have anything wrong with it.

Am
Review №59

Trevor helped me! I took in 4 laptops in varying degrees of age and distress. He quickly removed the drives, checked the viability, 3 of 4 can be backed up and data saved.4th may not work again. So, Trevor advised me on my most economical manner to harvest the data, they had the device I needed and I was on my way!All while being supervised and questioned by a very inquisitive 4 year old.Thank you so much, 5 stars is not enough!

Ro
Review №60

Friendly and reliable. Willingness to help and answer questions.

El
Review №61

Very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.

J
Review №62

Dont hesitate, awesome service! I usually do most of my own PC building but I had an issue that was above my pay grade. Trevor is a rockstar and got it taken care of, definitely went the extra mile (and didnt ask me to reformat and reinstall everything) didnt charge me extra, even though I caused extra work. Overall just great experience.

Ro
Review №63

Gotta love the local hardware stores. Great service and hospitality.

Fe
Review №64

Excellent customer service, and a staff with expert knowledge on PCs, specing PC builds to your needs, and PC gaming culture. This combined makes for a one stop shop for all gaming, business, or casual needs. I wont get my parts or custom builds anywhere else.

Dr
Review №65

Please stay away from this place!!!!! I’m sorry the lack of unprofessionalism from the owner in my reply couldn’t go unaddressed. Not sure what me having another 2080 ti has to do with anything but I guess you thought it was needed. And if you’re buying used parts I know you’d test them out before buying them so if you’re worried about how they were treated then stop buying used parts for low and selling them for more then retail to your customers. I know you get a warranty for parts atleast that’s what an employee told me and just like you guys do when you buy used cards I look on eBay to see how much I can sale my cards for so I’m not sure how you got that I wanted “top dollar” for my card... I just wasn’t taking $400.

Ca
Review №66

Glad I discovered this place! I needed a couple of sticks of older RAM and they had several to choose from. Knowledgeable and not over priced.

NE
Review №67

Great place to get computer parts, new and used. One of the only repair shops I recommend outside of my own.Great service and they can even order stuff for you if they dont have it in stock.

RA
Review №68

Good guys. I havent even made a purchase from them yet, but their customer service was great over the phone. Very knowledgeable about my needs for repair. Very satisfied with their professionalism.

Ph
Review №69

From the folks in the front of the store to the back there is support for novices all around. Building my first desktop has been supportive and educational. Despite their knowledge they will come down to a level you can understand which helps understanding and making decisions. Prices are great and if you are looking for better then best prices they have used equipment in good condition. I am starting small and for my buck the team is giving me a bang. Not to mention other resources and opportunities to experience on my own and research reliable sources. Thanks Allgen!

jo
Review №70

Was fast and helpful in helping explain how the specs of a computer would effect my experiance would recommend

Ra
Review №71

Called them with a slightly complex problem with a simple solution, they were able to get me in fast, took care of me very quickly and were incredibly knowledgeable, yet understood, that I too was also a nerd, so did not hesitate to talk tech with me, nor did they talk to me like I knew nothing. I /HIGHLY/ respect that! and I appreciate it immensely. They also took great care to not damage the custom paint job we have on our case while working. I would recommend them to anyone looking to get their machines worked on. You are in good hands.

Pe
Review №72

Competitive prices and service superior to retail warehouses

Mi
Review №73

Great place for sales and repair

Ma
Review №74

I do not live in the US, and its impossible to get good computer components here. Sue and Josh at Allgen worked with me to build an excellent computer and get it delivered to me in perfect shape.The system was exactly what I wanted. It was put together very professionally and well tested. They were extremely helpful during the process.I do not think you could go wrong working with Allgen.

Ca
Review №75

Very knowledgeable repair department. I was in over my head with a hard disk to solid state drive shrink/clone/swap that just wasnt going like all the YouTube videos said it would. Even my brother the programmer couldnt figure out what was going on. At the recommendation of another shop that didnt want to touch it, I called Allgen. Oh, yeah, we do those all the time. Had me fixed up in a day for about $90 less than a Geek Squad visit would have cost.

De
Review №76

First rate service, Josh was super approachable and patiently explained the ins and outs of my technical questions (which for me was a LOT). This is one of the Good-To-the-Core Stores that does right by the customer. Other places might shove useless equipment on you, but these guys will find the best solution at lowest price, demonstrate it in store so you know it works perfectly, how to hook it all up, make sure you understand it (For me that meant they went the extra mile to download drivers to demonstrate a Wacom tablet I was also looking at purchasing)

Ca
Review №77

Helpful staff for finding your computer needs, if they dont have what you are looking for they are willing to help you find a solution.

Fa
Review №78

Personable service

Fr
Review №79

I would prefer this place to anyone that I know that needs help with computer technology, I visited both sides the service department as well as the sales department and they were very knowledgeable and not competitive as far as trying to sell their own product but actually letting you know what is the best value for your dollar without being critical.

An
Review №80

Very knowledgeable and Im grateful. Thank you for your professionalism.

Dr
Review №81

You keep responding and I’ll keep going. You got upset because I don’t like your business practices and called your comparison stupid on a google review and now I’m a “spoiled boy”. Can’t believe you’ve resorted to name calling...again very professional, and you have no idea how eBay works lmao but again if that was how eBay works it’would be very unprofessional of you to try to rub it in my face.

In
Review №82

Very nice place to find older/used computer components. They also offer a variety of packages for any need you may have from building a basic workstation to top of the line gaming computer. There is a bunch of options from video cards to moniters all neatly labeled and to help you find exactly what you need.

Ch
Review №83

I was looking for a resistor late on a Friday evening and Altex was no help. I happened to remember Allgen Computers that used to be located behind University Bowl. I called them and not only did they have the resistor they stayed open past closing time allowing me to make it there. Then David Allen spoke with me about my issue with a circuit board and ended up soldering in the resistor for me. The friendly service they provided will have me coming back for years to come.

Ch
Review №84

I had an issue with 2 computers that failed last night simultaneously. I got up there at 315pm today and explained what the issues. I explained that since they were older DELLS, I didnt want to pay more than about $50.00 for solutions for BOTH systems. Josh was INCREDIBLE. He listened to what I had to say, diagnosed the problem, gave me inexpensive, viable options and told me he could squeeze me in. His IT guy, Jeremy got it done in no time at all. He was very competent. So for $58.00 TOTAL, I have my system(s) up and running again within 2 hours. UNREAL. Great customer service, inventory and prices. AND....the store is SPOTLESS clean. I am not an employee, or some fanboy, so, I am telling you the truth. I am now a lifelong customer. Thanks again guys!! Keep up the great work!!!

Mi
Review №85

Excellent customer service! Highly recommend! Thank you Allegen Computer Warehouse!

Ro
Review №86

I like the customer service. They are very knowledgeable and work to find a solution. Prices are of course a little higher than what you would find online but being able to talk to someone and ask questions before you buy is why I go there.

Mi
Review №87

Top Notch all aroundAsked what we needed, gave us a good option at a good price, and then made sure the right software was loaded before we leftSolid good service all around. Will come backHighly recommended

Ke
Review №88

Always great honest service.

Lu
Review №89

Awesome service, ask for David, very knowledgeable guy, willing to help

Da
Review №90

Friendly staff. Reasonable service rates. Some good prices on new and used hardware. All in all a very positive experience with Allgen Computers.

Ke
Review №91

One of the best places to go for service and parts. Ive been dealing with them since the 90s and love the place and the people.

Fr
Review №92

I do a lot of side work repairing computers for people in and around my community. Doing this type of work it is reassuring to know that I have a wonderful supplier I can always reach out to for replacement parts. Over the years AllGen Computer Warehouse has always been able to find the parts I need, and ensure that I am in fact getting the correct part for the job. The owners of the business are wonderful friendly people and the support staff is tremendous. I recommend their business first before any other computer store.

Re
Review №93

Its a great little computer store with computer repair! Good prices to

Da
Review №94

Fantastic small family-owned business. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I have been here twice to purchase hardware for my PC and to diagnose a problem with my computer. They had what I needed in stock and they very quickly diagnosed a difficult problem with my computer. I will always return here for any computer needs.

Mi
Review №95

Outstanding service. Zack is A1!. Highly recommend!

Ri
Review №96

Surprisingly strong selection of name brand components available in stock. I had been shopping around town for a while and wish I had come here first. Fair prices and absolutely the nicest and most savvy help by far.

Tw
Review №97

Great people and great service.

Ti
Review №98

I can highly recommend the guys at Allgen , that of course includes Susan :). I have been repairing computers for over 30 years and I have run my own computer business here in San Antonio for over 20 of those. Allgen is my local go to when I need something quick. The best part of buying from them is the helpfulness of the staff. Not only do they have great prices on cables, switches and odd parts that you might have a hard time finding, but they have always been very helpful and knowledgeable. My primary focus is on small businesses and I have often referred individuals to them for their computer support/repair needs without a second thought. Their repair price is about half of my rate and that is also appealing for my home users that dont have a lot of money to spend on keeping their computers running. Thanks for the years of great service! Tim

Jo
Review №99

Great place for used PC parts, also can get almost any part you need. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Vi
Review №100

Fantastic experience! Family owned business, I dealt with the sister and brother who are managers. The sister (I believe her name is Susan) is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I got a great price on a 620W power supply ($59) and help with how to install it.

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  • Address:5440 Babcock Rd #121, San Antonio, TX 78240, United States
  • Site:https://allgen.com/
  • Phone:+1 210-699-0051
Categories
  • Computer store
  • Computer repair service
  • Used computer store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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